{"id":141,"date":"2018-04-17T09:07:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T09:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=141"},"modified":"2026-10-04T11:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:14:29","slug":"cable-coil-packing-machine-and-wire-packing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/cable-coil-packing-machine-and-wire-packing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cable Coil Packing Machine for Small-ID Wire Coils: How the Ring Passes a 90 mm Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Executive summary<\/strong>\nOur horizontal cable coil packing machine wraps coils lying eye to sky, starting from a <strong>90 mm inner diameter<\/strong>. It takes coils of 2\u201330 kg and 150\u2013400 mm OD, in <strong>18\u201330 s per coil<\/strong>. Four electric arms centre each coil, and a press-down device holds it during wrapping. Stored programs let one operator switch between cable sizes quickly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NjYD4olOG7s?rel=0\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block;width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#why-small-id-is-hard\">Why small ID is hard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-it-works\">How it works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#specifications\">Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cycle-time-and-ring-speed\">Cycle time and ring speed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#changeover-between-cable-sizes\">Changeover between cable sizes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#packing-material\">Packing material<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#controls-and-safety\">Controls and safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#selection-checklist\">Selection checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#engineering-faq\">Engineering FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#next-step\">Next step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#related-reading\">Related reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-small-id-is-hard\">Why small-ID cable coils are hard to wrap<\/h2>\n<p>On an eye-through wrapper, the ring and its film roll pass through the coil eye on every turn. A small eye leaves little room for the ring, the film and the coil wall to clear each other. Building wire, control cable and small hose often come in coils with a narrow eye.<\/p>\n<p>We designed this machine for that case. Its ring wraps coils with an inner diameter as small as 90 mm, and it handles ID up to 250 mm on the same machine.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-it-works\">How our horizontal cable coil packing machine works<\/h2>\n<p>The coil lies eye to sky on the supporting rollers, and a vertical ring passes film through the eye. The operator places the coil on the rollers, the arms centre it, and the press-down device holds it before the ring starts. The machine has five working parts:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Supporting rollers.<\/strong> PU-surfaced rollers turn the coil through 360\u00b0 without shifting its position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Centring arms.<\/strong> Four groups of electric arms adjust to the reel size and set the winding centre point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Press-down device.<\/strong> Holds the coil down while the ring wraps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrapping ring.<\/strong> PU-surfaced driving rollers turn the ring, which carries the LLDPE or PVC film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encoder.<\/strong> Checks roller speed and coil position, so each turn lands in the right place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Film cutting and feeding are automatic. The operator loads and unloads the coil by hand.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/uploads\/221201\/12-221201152555U2.jpg\" alt=\"Horizontal cable coil packing machine with green cable coil lying eye to sky on supporting rollers and radial centring arms\" width=\"455\" height=\"397\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n<figcaption><strong>Horizontal cable coil packing machine.<\/strong> Radial arms centre the coil under the ring.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"specifications\">Small-ID cable coil packing machine specifications<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Coil ID<\/td>\n<td>90\u2013250 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coil OD<\/td>\n<td>150\u2013400 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coil width<\/td>\n<td>50\u2013180 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coil weight<\/td>\n<td>2\u201330 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ring speed<\/td>\n<td>10\u2013120 r\/min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wrapping time<\/td>\n<td>18\u201330 s per coil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>1.8 kW, AC 380 V, 60 Hz or to your supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Overlap is adjustable from 20% to 90%.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cycle-time-and-ring-speed\">Cycle time and ring speed: a quick check<\/h2>\n<p>The ring speed limits how many turns fit in one cycle. That sets how far the coil must turn between ring passes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Turns per cycle.<\/strong> At the top ring speed of 120 r\/min and a 30 s cycle, the ring makes 60 turns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outer circumference.<\/strong> A 400 mm OD coil has \u03c0 \u00d7 400 mm \u2248 1,257 mm around the outside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advance per turn.<\/strong> 1,257 \u00f7 60 \u2248 21 mm. To finish in 30 s, the coil turns about 21 mm at its OD per ring turn. Less advance means more turns and a longer cycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Film check.<\/strong> The film band on the coil must be wider than that advance, plus the overlap you want.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At the eye, the same rotation moves far less. A 90 mm ID has \u03c0 \u00d7 90 mm \u2248 283 mm around it, so the advance there is only 283 \u00f7 60 \u2248 4.7 mm per turn. Overlap is much denser at the eye than at the OD, which is why we set the overlap for OD coverage. Smaller coils need fewer turns and finish faster. The 18\u201330 s range covers this spread across the size range.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"changeover-between-cable-sizes\">Changeover between cable sizes<\/h2>\n<p>Cable plants often run many coil sizes on one shift. We reduce changeover time in three ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stored programs.<\/strong> Each cable size has its own program with its settings. The operator picks it on the panel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electric centring.<\/strong> The four electric arms reset to the new reel size, so no hand adjustment of guides is needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encoder positioning.<\/strong> The encoder confirms coil position and roller speed for the new size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This makes the machine practical for operators without special skills.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"packing-material\">Packing material for cable and wire coils<\/h2>\n<p>The machine wraps with PE, stretch film or PVC. LLDPE or PVC film is mounted on the ring. Overlap is set from 20% to 90% to suit the cable and the protection you need.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"controls-and-safety\">Controls and safety<\/h2>\n<p>The machine has overcurrent protection. When a fault occurs, the indicator raises an alarm and displays the fault, so the operator can find it quickly. A shield and fence guard the ring during operation.<\/p>\n<p>The standards that apply depend on the destination market. For CE markets, ISO 12100 sets the risk-assessment method and EN 415-10 sets general requirements for packaging machines.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"selection-checklist\">Selection checklist for a small-ID cable coil packing machine<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Smallest coil ID, and whether it is 90 mm or more.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Largest coil OD, width and weight.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Number of cable sizes per shift and programs needed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Coils per hour against 18\u201330 s per coil.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Film type: PE, stretch film or PVC.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Manual loading, or link to an automatic coiler.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"engineering-faq\">Engineering FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>Q: What is the smallest coil ID the machine can wrap?\nA: 90 mm. The same machine wraps ID up to 250 mm.<\/p>\n<p>Q: How long does one cable coil take?\nA: 18\u201330 s per coil, depending on coil size and overlap.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What keeps the coil centred under the ring?\nA: Four groups of electric arms set the winding centre by the reel size, and a press-down device holds the coil during wrapping.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Can one machine run several cable sizes?\nA: Yes, if they fit 90\u2013250 mm ID and 150\u2013400 mm OD. Each size uses a stored program.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What if my coils are bigger than 400 mm OD?\nA: They move to a larger model in the same horizontal series. FPCA-200 takes 250\u2013500 mm OD and 2\u201350 kg; FPCA-300 takes 400\u2013900 mm OD and 20\u2013200 kg.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"next-step\">Next step<\/h2>\n<p>We match the machine to your cable range in three steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Submit your layout drawing<\/strong> with coil ID, OD, width, weight and coils per hour to <strong>info@fhopepack.com<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive a proposal within 48 hours<\/strong>, with the model and cycle check.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book a site survey<\/strong> to plan loading at your coiler.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"related-reading\">Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Cable-packing-machine\/Cable-Coil-Packing-Machine-FPCA100.html\">Cable coil packing machine FPCA-100<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Cable-packing-machine\/Cable-Coil-Wrapping-Machine-FPCA-200.html\">Cable coil wrapping machine FPCA-200<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Cable-packing-machine\/Cable-coil-wrapping-machine-FPCA-300.html\">Cable coil wrapping machine FPCA-300<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/economic-cable-coil-packing-machine-wire-wrapping-machine\/\">Video: economic cable coil packing machine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Specifications, features, materials, controls: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Cable-packing-machine\/Cable-Coil-Packing-Machine-FPCA100.html\">FPCA-100 cable coil packing machine page<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Machine in action: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NjYD4olOG7s\">our cable coil packing machine video on YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Standards scope: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/51528.html\">ISO 12100:2010<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nen.nl\/en\/nen-en-415-10-2014-en-191845\">EN 415-10:2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong> 2026-10-03<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Executive summary Our horizontal cable coil packing machine wraps coils lying eye to sky, starting from a 90 mm inner diameter. 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